meghívó

Meghívó is a Hungarian term meaning invitation, a notice or card inviting someone to attend an event. The word derives from the verb meghívni (to invite) with the nominalizing suffix -ó, and in everyday usage it refers to both the invitation itself (the card or message) and the act of inviting in a broader sense.

Meghívók are used for a wide range of occasions, including private celebrations such as birthdays, weddings, and anniversaries; formal events such as conferences, ceremonies, and galas; and informal gatherings. They can be delivered in printed form, as a letter, or digitally via email, messaging apps, or online event pages. Typical content includes the event title or purpose, date, start time, venue, RSVP instructions and deadline, and sometimes dress code, gift preferences, or directions. The RSVP may request a response by a given date.

Etiquette around meghívó varies by formality. More formal invitations usually arrive weeks in advance and may have traditional wording; informal invitations are often sent closer to the event and can be shorter. In contemporary usage, many events use both printed and digital meghívók, sometimes with a link to an online confirmation or event page.

See also: invitation, RSVP, invitation card.